John Culclasure is the southeastern states assistant director for Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF). He’s also an upland bird hunter, a setter guy and holds degrees in law and forestry. Naturally, John found his way into a position that allows him to draw on his education and his passion for upland hunting. He has a unique perspective that transcends the divide between upland hunting and politics.

Our conversation covers John’s intro to upland hunting and bird dogs as well as grouse hunting in the southeast. We discuss hunting and habitat in the grouse woods as well as what apps we like to use while hunting and scouting. Later we dive into CSF, the work they do as well as some issues our listeners should be aware of.

Tune in to this episode of the Project Upland Podcast to learn more about CSF and their mission to protect and advance hunting.

About | Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation“Since 1989, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) has maintained a singleness of purpose that has guided the organization to become the most respected and trusted sportsmen’s organization in the political arena. CSF’s mission is to work with Congress, governors, and state legislatures to protect and advance hunting, angling, recreational shooting and trapping. The unique and collective force of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus, the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus, and the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses, working closely with CSF, serves as an unprecedented network of pro-sportsmen elected officials that advance the interests of America’s hunters and anglers.”

Nick Larson is brand communications director at Northwoods Collective. He is also host and creator of the Project Upland podcast and a regular contributor to Project Upland Magazine. He lives with his wife, son and English setter in Duluth, Minnesota where he avidly pursues the outdoors with a passion. Naturally, his favorite pursuit is upland bird hunting. From the northern forests of the upper great lakes to the prairies of the west, he chases adventure across the uplands wherever his bird dog and the people he meets lead him. When he's not upland bird hunting, he truly enjoys time with his family, staying active, spending time at the cabin, shooting double guns and of course training bird dogs!